Algerians Denied Access to Morocco: El Moudjahid Issues Warning to Air France

The Algerian government newspaper, El Moudjahid, has condemned what it describes as the "malicious actions" of Air France, which has recently implemented a filtering procedure for Algerian travelers flying to Morocco. According to reports, Air France instructed its teams in both Algiers and Oran to deny boarding to Algerian passengers traveling to Morocco unless they possess valid residency documentation in the North African nation. This controversial decision, disclosed last Wednesday, raises serious questions about the airline's policies and practices, as it appears to be enforcing a directive purportedly issued by the Moroccan Air and Border Police (PAF).

El Moudjahid has taken a strong stance against Air France, characterizing the airline's actions as discriminatory toward Algerian travelers, particularly those in transit through France en route to Morocco. The newspaper highlights that this issue transcends a mere individual incident, evolving instead into a broader matter of enforced directives affecting Algerians. It warns that such a "malicious approach" could potentially undermine the cooperative relationship between Algeria and the French airline.

El Moudjahid's Critique of Air France's Discriminatory Measures

In its critical report, El Moudjahid emphasizes that all restrictive measures should be based on formally established regulations and should respect the rights of travelers. However, it points out that Air France is applying this restriction exclusively to Algerian travelers, which raises concerns about fairness and equality in its operations. The newspaper argues that the airline's actions constitute a breach of ethical conduct, warning that these practices could have lasting repercussions on Algeria's diplomatic ties with France. It firmly states, "The respect for Algerians is neither negotiable nor optional. It should not be contingent upon decisions made at a check-in counter." This assertion underscores the sentiment of many who feel that such treatment of Algerians is unacceptable.

As reported by tsa-algerie.com.